Karmann-Ghia 1958 coupe:
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| Owner | Jacques CHARNAUX | ||||||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | ||||||
| Model | Karmann-Ghia coupe | ||||||
| Type | 143 (left hand drive coupe) | ||||||
| Engine Size/Horsepower DIN | 1192 cc / 30 cv à 3400 tr/mn | ||||||
| Performances | 118 km/h factory data | ||||||
| Year-model | 1958 | ||||||
| Date of manufacturing | 1957 | ||||||
| Delivery place | Neufchâtel (Switzerland) | ||||||
| Chassis number | 1 649 541 | ||||||
| Engine number | original 1 994 346 | ||||||
| Upholstery | Bicolor Drap/Simili restored | ||||||
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| Jacques Charnaux's
grand-mother bought this Karmann-Ghia new in November 1957. This Karmann-Ghia has been kept in the family, and in 1993, Jacques decided to began the complete and extensive restoration, although the car the car still looks good from the exterior. The car has been competely dismantled and all the worn parts have been replaced. Rockers and pans have been replaced, as almost all the bottom part of the body and aisle. All the chromes have been redone by a local workshop The engine that has seen little use, and has been very well maintained has only seen a check-up and tune. The upholstery has been completely redone by a professional with a material almost identical to the genuine one. The mains characteristics of this
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